Police were called to a reported robbery at the McDonald’s at 1645 N. Detroit St. just before midnight Saturday, according to the Xenia Police Division.
Police say Smith was armed when he demanded that employees open the safe. However, his attempt to rob the business was unsuccessful and he fled.
Shepherd reportedly aided Smith by driving him to and from the area of the crime, Xenia police said.
Credit: Greene County Jail
Credit: Greene County Jail
On investigation, police said they were able to gather information and arrested Shepherd and Smith with the assistance of Greene County Regional SWAT.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the robbery call the Xenia Police Division Criminal Investigation Section at 937-376-7206, leave a voicemail at the Xenia Police Tip Line at 937-347-1623 or email lead investigator for the robbery detective Chris Reed at creed@cityofxenia.org.
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